Snowfall total nears 10 inches

Published 2:45 pm Saturday, February 23, 2013

The snowfall depth for the Albert Lea area in the Thursday and Friday snowstorm ended up in the range of 8 to 10 inches, according to the National Weather Service.

Wells, Lake Mills, Alden, New Richland, Ellendale, Geneva, Blooming Prairie, Dodge Center and Rochester also fell in the same band on a map of snowfall totals.

Immediately to the east of Rochester, totals were 10 to 12 inches.

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Most other areas in southern Minnesota ended up with 4 to 6 inches or 3 to 4 inches, except for a pocket at Fairmont, which also saw 8 to 10 inches.

About Tim Engstrom

Tim Engstrom is the editor of the Albert Lea Tribune. He resides in Albert Lea with his wife, two sons and dog.

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